- SPECTACULAR 19TH C. SAILOR-MADE SCRIMSHAWN
SPECTACULAR 19TH C. SAILOR-MADE SCRIMSHAWN WHALEBONE AND THREE-TOOTH HATRACK Shaped Scrimshawn Whalebone backplate featuring a rare ca. 1850 view of San Francisco from Yerba Buena Cove, the small town nestled in the hills, what would beome Fort Point indicated on the right, the harbor crowded with sailing ships. The nascent city had just begun a growth spurt instigated by the Gold Rush. The image is contained within a scalloped edge punctuated by floral baskets at bottom and blossoming vines at top. Three plain right whale teeth provide hooks for hats. The upper corners are drilled corners to hang. 6" x 6" x 23 1/2". Teeth are loose, one is chipped and cracked at joint.
- MAP, VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCO, FORMERLY
MAP, VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCO, FORMERLY YERBA BUENA After Bosqui Eng. & Print. Co. (American 19th century), "View of San Francisco, formerly Yerba Buena in 1846-47," photo-offset lithograph reprint, overall (with frame): 23.25"h x 29.25"w
- Hugh C. Robertson for Dedham Pottery.
Hugh C. Robertson for Dedham Pottery. Rare Golden Gate, San Francisco plate. 1898-1908, crackle-glazed stoneware. 10 dia in. result: $3,024. estimate: $3,000–4,000. Plate features a view of San Francisco at sunset from the Golden Gate, before the famous bridge was built, bordered by waves and poppies. Glazed artist's initials and title to lower border ‘HCR Golden Gate S.F.’. Blue rabbit stamp to underside ‘Dedham Pottery’ and glazed inscription ‘From set by M. Shepard’.
- STERLING SILVER LADLE WITH ENGRAVED
STERLING SILVER LADLE WITH ENGRAVED SCENE OF THE GOLDEN...Sterling silver Presentation ladle having an engraved gilt bowl and engraved handle with a view of San Francisco Bay and Fort Point. Presentation engraved on handle verso, "To M & J Lubliner / from your / Children / 1888." Also marked, "Sterling" on underside. Dimensions: 13"l. Total gross weight: 7 ozt. Provenance: Edwin Iloff Silver Collection, Sacramento, Ca. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $32.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Condition:
Very good. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
- BIRDS EYE VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCOFramed
BIRDS EYE VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCOFramed "Birds Eye View of San Francisco / 1854". Published Henry Bill New York. Map view of San Francisco as seen from Nob Hill looking down. The most important buildings and landmarks are identified. This view is very soon after the Gold Rush of 1849. There are seven different printings of this view (1850, 1851, 1852, 1854, 1855, 1856, 1857). Henry Bill was a Connecticut based publisher. Dimensions: (sight) 9.25"h x 16.5"w; (framed) 14.75"h x 22"w. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $50.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Condition:
Creasing (horizontal and vertical) and toning. Did not examine out of frame. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
- JAMES MCBEY, CALIFORNIA(Scottish, 1883-1959)
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JAMES MCBEY, CALIFORNIA(Scottish, 1883-1959)
View of San Francisco, 1941, signed lower left "James McBey" and inscribed lower right, watercolor and ink on paper, 12 x 19 in.; unframed, matted
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Note: During WWI, the McBeys came to the United States for safety purposes. The family relates a story that James McBey was arrested as a spy and questioned when it was reported that he was doing a panoramic sketch of the port of San Francisco (see lot 4108536). This watercolor is dated from the same period.
Condition:
hinged in, light toning
- JAMES MCBEY(Scottish, 1883-1959)
World
JAMES MCBEY(Scottish, 1883-1959)
World War II Era View of San Francisco, California, 1941, inscribed lower right "30 December 1941/..perfect days", with a possible self portrait to the far right, ink and ink wash on seamed buff paper, laid on canvas and stretched, 13-1/2 x 104 in.; contact paper laminated wood frame, 16-1/8 x 106-3/4 in.
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Note: During WWI, the McBeys came to the United States. The family relates a story that James McBey was arrested as a spy and questioned when it was reported that he was doing this panoramic sketch of the port of San Francisco. McBey included naval ships in his depiction which apparently was strictly forbidden.A label verso indicates that by 1968, this drawing was in the possession of Arthur J. Loeb, the brother of Marguerite Loeb McBey.
Condition:
some minor stains, abrasions, some points of restoration
- KERRY HALLAM (B.1937), LOMBARD STREET
KERRY HALLAM (B.1937), LOMBARD STREET WITH VIEW OF SAN FRANCISCO, OIL ON CANVAS, 36" H X 47.5" WKerry Hallam, (b.1937) Lombard Street with view of San Francisco, Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Kerry Hallam; initialed verso, possibly in another hand Oil on canvas Dimensions: 36" H x 47.5" W Provenance: Artwork from an Estate Gifted to Loyola Marymount University